Alzheimer’s & Supplements: A University of Florida study in Nature Metabolism reports glucosamine supplements may raise dementia risk in people with mild cognitive impairment and increase death risk in those already diagnosed. Parkinson’s Research Funding: AC Immune will receive a $4M Goradia family grant to extend a Phase 2 trial of ACI-7104, targeting long-term safety and efficacy in early Parkinson’s. Battery Recycling Breakthrough: Cornell researchers propose DEER, a chemical wash method that restores spent EV battery electrodes to near-original performance, cutting recycling costs by 56%. Student Learning & AI: A large survey finds most students use generative AI for coursework, but a measurable minority submit AI-generated work anyway—pushing universities toward assessment redesign. Research Funding Push: Kenya’s government says it wants to raise research funding from 0.8% of GDP to 2% and lean on university evidence for policy. International Students Trend: Dutch data show international enrollment fell for the first time in 20 years, driven mainly by declines from Germany and China. Higher-Ed Security: U.S. prosecutors unsealed charges tied to an alleged campaign targeting University of Michigan officials over Israel-related demands. Early Childhood Evidence: Experts mark a decade of research at Aga Khan University’s human development institute, urging sustained investment in early childhood research and evidence-based policy.